Too Proud to Lead: How Hubris Can Destroy Effective Leadership and What to Do About It

This book explores the dangers of arrogant overconfidence in leadership, highlighting the economic and psychological costs of this behavior. Written by three experts, it offers a new approach to leadership and provides readers with tools to identify, anticipate, and cope with hubris.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 24 June 2021
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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A captivating exploration delves into the transformative journey of leaders' confidence, unveiling the perilous consequences that can lead to the downfall of both individuals and entire organizations. While confidence is a crucial trait for successful business leaders, it is crucial to avoid the pitfalls of hubris, where excessive self-assurance can cause one to soar too close to the sun. This insightful book meticulously outlines the dangers of arrogant overconfidence, encompassing its economic and psychological implications. It boldly advocates for a revolutionary approach to leadership, emphasizing the importance of humility, self-awareness, and effective communication. Written by three renowned experts, Too Proud to Lead offers readers a comprehensive toolkit for comprehending, recognizing, anticipating, and managing hubris, both within themselves and in their professional environments. Bolstered by captivating case studies and insightful analysis, this essential antidote serves as a timely response to the prevailing hubris epidemic permeating today's leadership landscape.

\n Weight: 496g\n
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472973030\n \n